BID FOR PEACE
THE HAGUE CALL RIBBENTROPS OPINION REACTION BY ALLIES PRESTIGE OF GERMANY CAPITULATION FEARS (Elec. Tel. Copyright—United Press Assn.) (Reed. Nov. IU, 10.30 a.m.) LONDON, Nov. 15.
A report from Berlin states that the German Foreign Minister, Herr Von Ribbentrop, has informed the Belgian and Dutch envoys that, as a result of the British and French "brusque rejection of the peace offer” Germany regarded the proposal as dead.
It is stated in Berlin that while Germany is unable to accept the conditions of the British and French replies to the mediation offer issued from The Hague by Queen Wilhclmina of Holland and King Leopold of Belgium on November 7, discussions could be opened later on.
Certain Conditions Essential
Certain conditions of prior con tact between the belligerents, how ever, would be essential.
It is stated that Germany at present cannot undertake positive steps to realise the peace plans envisaged by the sovereigns because such a course would give the impression that Germany was prepared to capitulate.
A message from The Hague states that nobody expected the mediation offer would produce immediate results, but there is every indication that it will be renewed directly an opportunity recurs.
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Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20096, 16 November 1939, Page 5
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198BID FOR PEACE Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20096, 16 November 1939, Page 5
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